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E539 KNO

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,877 mi
Last recorded67,877 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 KNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 64,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2015 62,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

water level low in expansion tank

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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E539 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E539 KNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E539 KNO registered?

E539 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E539 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 KNO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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